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Plan of improvment--advice

by 9yearsteach

Oct 6, 2011

Hi, I'm hoping for constructive advice on my current situation. I'm not a new teacher but a non-continuing teacher in my current district. I was asked to take on an additional class late into the semester. Most of the students who came into the class had negative attitudes about their schedule change, and I tried to keep things as positive as possi...See More

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Dm No real advice but hmm.... There's always that one difficult class every so often. Has he given you any pointers or strategies that you've tried and documented their effectiveness? I would ask him what he would do if ....and then document the results each time Share those with him weekly if you can. I wouldn't have him offer to model it in your cla...See MoreNo real advice but hmm.... There's always that one difficult class every so often. Has he given you any pointers or strategies that you've tried and documented their effectiveness? I would ask him what he would do if ....and then document the results each time Share those with him weekly if you can. I wouldn't have him offer to model it in your classroom if he does as of course the students will follow through (at first) because its's someone "new" and well, it's the principal. Good luck - have been there.

10/06/11, 9yearsteach wrote: > Hi, I'm hoping for constructive advice on my current > situation. I'm not a new teacher but a non-continuing > teacher in my current district. I was asked to take on an > additional class late into the semester. Most of the > students who came into the class had negative attitudes > about their schedule change, and I tried to keep things as > positive as possible and get them caught up to the other > classes. > > Unfortunately, their behavior worsened. I thought I could > improve it through seating chart changes, phone calls > home,contacting their coaches, etc., but nothing has been > effective for the long-term. I started assigning > detentions for academic/behavioral reasons and students > refused to show up. Then I started referrals to the asst. > principal in charge of discipline. > > I was observed during this class recently and was told by > the principal that he would be returning by the end of the > month and expecting the class to be "shaped up", or I'd be > looking at a plan of improvement. I immediately contacted > school counselors and spoke to the asst. principal about > specific students. The asst. principal came into the class > and more referrals ensued, but in some cases student > behavior became even worse. > > Fast-forward to today: I had a substitute and received a > negative report on the entire class. I made a phone call > home on a student the sub sent up to the office--I sent > this student out of class yesterday for being disruptive > during a test--and received no support from the parent. > > I have Fall Break coming up and then basically one more > week before the principal returns for a follow-up > observation. I have documented all of the steps I have > taken, but I am at the point where I honestly do not want > to invest any more time and energy in this class past the > semester; it's probably the worst class I've ever had. And > I have no idea what a plan of improvement entails. The > rest of my classes have not been an issue. > > Any suggestions/ideas on this situation?

Oct 8, 2011

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Mike I WORKED AT A SCHOOL IN THE LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING. BAD KIDS, ADMINISTRATORS AND IT WAS SINK OR SWIM DAILY. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO TELL YOU. I AM WORKING IN A SMALL RURAL SCHOOL AND HAVING A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE NOW. I HAD SO MUCH STRESS AT MY OLD SCHOOL THAT I FINALLY REALIZED IT WAS NOT WORTH IT. BEING A MALE SOM...See MoreI WORKED AT A SCHOOL IN THE LITTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING. BAD KIDS, ADMINISTRATORS AND IT WAS SINK OR SWIM DAILY. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO TELL YOU. I AM WORKING IN A SMALL RURAL SCHOOL AND HAVING A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE NOW. I HAD SO MUCH STRESS AT MY OLD SCHOOL THAT I FINALLY REALIZED IT WAS NOT WORTH IT. BEING A MALE SOMEWHAT HELPED ME. I HOPE THINGS WORK OUT FOR YOU SOMEHOW AND REALIZE THAT IT MAY NOT BE YOU BUT THE KIDS AND A BAD SCHOOL. ARIZONA IS NOT A GOOD STATE TO BE A TEACHER AS YOU KNOW. GOD BLESS!!

On 10/06/11, 9yearsteach wrote: > Hi, I'm hoping for constructive advice on my current > situation. I'm not a new teacher but a non-continuing > teacher in my current district. I was asked to take on an > additional class late into the semester. Most of the > students who came into the class had negative attitudes > about their schedule change, and I tried to keep things as > positive as possible and get them caught up to the other > classes. > > Unfortunately, their behavior worsened. I thought I could > improve it through seating chart changes, phone calls > home,contacting their coaches, etc., but nothing has been > effective for the long-term. I started assigning > detentions for academic/behavioral reasons and students > refused to show up. Then I started referrals to the asst. > principal in charge of discipline. > > I was observed during this class recently and was told by > the principal that he would be returning by the end of the > month and expecting the class to be "shaped up", or I'd be > looking at a plan of improvement. I immediately contacted > school counselors and spoke to the asst. principal about > specific students. The asst. principal came into the class > and more referrals ensued, but in some cases student > behavior became even worse. > > Fast-forward to today: I had a substitute and received a > negative report on the entire class. I made a phone call > home on a student the sub sent up to the office--I sent > this student out of class yesterday for being disruptive > during a test--and received no support from the parent. > > I have Fall Break coming up and then basically one more > week before the principal returns for a follow-up > observation. I have documented all of the steps I have > taken, but I am at the point where I honestly do not want > to invest any more time and energy in this class past the > semester; it's probably the worst class I've ever had. And > I have no idea what a plan of improvement entails. The > rest of my classes have not been an issue. > > Any suggestions/ideas on this situation?

Oct 10, 2011

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My school - D rating

by Clare

Oct 30, 2011

My school is rated as a 'D' and I want out. The pressure to teach to the test and constant monitoring is putting me on medication almost. What are the ramifications if I decide to leave? I want out bad!!!!

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Kathie On 10/30/11, Clare wrote: > My school is rated as a 'D' and I want out. The pressure to > teach to the test and constant monitoring is putting me on > medication almost. What are the ramifications if I decide to > leave? I want out bad!!!!

I would look at your contract. It usually tells you if they will ask for some money from ...See More

Nov 6, 2011

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Mark There are only a few D schools. I know them all as they were in the newspaper. Is it Littleton? That school has a bad reputation and they would most likely let you go without recourse. Please keep in mind that you need to be very careful as to work for as this is Arizona - one of the worst states for education. Hope things work out for you.
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Nov 8, 2011

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Arts Science and Diversity Academy

by Sheri Bowes

Nov 9, 2011

Hi, Ever wanted to start your own programs with a supportive administration? Here is your chance.ASD Academy will be opening in the fall 2012. ASD Academy is a private school for students with high functioning autism/Asperger's (this means we can pick our parents). We are the (mean) parents of a very successful student with autism My husband and I ...See More

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Arts Science and Diversity Academy

by Sheri Bowes

Nov 9, 2011

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Preparing for Immigrant Students

by Stacey

Nov 20, 2011

Most of the teachers in our region are highly unprepared for immigrant students that are moving into the area. I'm wondering how other teachers are handling the challenges. How prepared do you feel to teach students who don't speak English? What is your school doing, or what should they be doing to get us ready?

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exazteach On 11/20/11, Stacey wrote: > Most of the teachers in our region are highly unprepared for > immigrant students that are moving into the area. I'm > wondering how other teachers are handling the challenges. > How prepared do you feel to teach students who don't speak > English? What is your school doing, or what should they be > do...See More

Nov 20, 2011

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Thank you!

by R.D. Robertson

Nov 24, 2011

A2Zgroceries.com would like to take this time and say thanks to this year’s PTA members for bringing our communities together for a common cause to advocate and improve the lives of all children. We are providing free Grocery List for all parents.

Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks again for your unwavering support.

Sincerely,
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Breaking a teaching contract

by whittenmom

Dec 3, 2011

I was hired at a small charter school for my first year of teaching. The job is taking a toll on myself and my family. I want out of my teaching contract and told my principal that I would not be returning in the spring. I was willing to work with the administration to transition my students, then I found out that the administration posted my posit...See More

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Denise On 12/03/11, whittenmom wrote: > I was hired at a small charter school for my first year of > teaching. The job is taking a toll on myself and my > family. I want out of my teaching contract and told my > principal that I would not be returning in the spring. I > was willing to work with the administration to transition > my stude...See More

Dec 4, 2011

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ice-t On 12/04/11, Denise wrote: > On 12/03/11, whittenmom wrote: >> I was hired at a small charter school for my first year of >> teaching. The job is taking a toll on myself and my >> family. I want out of my teaching contract and told my >> principal that I would not be returning in the spring. I >> was willing to work...See More

Dec 15, 2011

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Using Minecrat/Gaming as a Teaching Tool

by Bob Kahn

Dec 6, 2011

Check out this blog about using Minecraft as a learning tool in the middle school classroom. [link removed]

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A writer for bilingual books offers 2 free e-books

by Maria Retana

Dec 7, 2011

Dear AZ. teachers when navigating my website you will find 2 two free e-books. Where is Jazz? is a healing story for the younger child who has lost a beloved pet. "Then a Sweet Trade Was Made" is a Christmas Story during the 1950's in Cuba my native land. You will also find in the activities page Free downloads including a coloring page and song ab...See More

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DUI first time?

by Marie

Dec 12, 2011

Well I got a DUI and now finding out it will be on FP card and reported to ADE. Will this affect my ability to teach? I have completed court and paid fine..

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